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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1820 miles / 2929 kilometers / 1581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2231 miles / 3591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 4 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Lázaro Cárdenas

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Lázaro Cárdenas. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1819.699 miles
  • 2928.522 kilometers
  • 1581.275 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1821.610 miles
  • 2931.597 kilometers
  • 1582.936 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Oakland to Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Oakland to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W
Destination Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W